Portrait of Domenico and Marino Grimani

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · red ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · ivory black · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of red by combining red ochre with burnt umber and titanium white. Use ivory black to darken the reds and create shadows. Yellow ochre can be added to create warmer skin tones.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·glazing
• ·blending
• ·underpainting

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions of the figures.
• →Overly harsh or muddy color mixing.
• →Insufficient attention to detail in the facial features.
• →Lack of depth and dimension in the robes.